The
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)hypothetically protects people with HIV/AIDS from being publicly discriminated against by guaranteeing them federal civil rights protections in a variety of venues. HIV/AIDS is a condition which is associated with a great deal of social
stigma, and these protections are necessary to ensure that people suffering from HIV/AIDS are treated with fairness, consideration, and some basic decency. Unfortunately, these protections aren’t always enough, especially when they are deliberately ignored or defied.
The Justice Department reports that some trade schools may be illegally discriminating against applicants with HIV/AIDS by denying them from training programs for some occupations. Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez is imploring state attorney generals across the country to assist in combating the issue.
